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A cityscape with historic buildings, a river, and a prominent church tower. 1
A stone archway with a brick structure, a small building with a tiled roof, and a metal gate. 2
A church with a red-tiled roof and a tall tower. 3
A calm river with a town on the opposite bank, featuring historic buildings and a bridge. 4
A bronze horse statue with a harness on a cobblestone pavement. 5
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The previous price was AU$10 and current price is AU$8 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 29m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into a world where military might, cutthroat commerce, and exotic spices collided to forge one of Europe's most magnificent medieval cities. On this immersive journey through Toruń, you will uncover the hidden tensions between the formidable Teutonic Knights and the wealthy Hanseatic merchants who eventually overthrew them. From the ruins of a demolished fortress to the sweet, spiced air of centuries-old bakeries, discover how global trade networks transformed a riverside stronghold into a culinary legend.

    • A 1.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 89 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History & Memory and Foodways & Culinary Identity
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Teutonic Castle ruins
    • 3 Przedzamcze
    • 87-100, Toruń, Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Teutonic Castle ruins
    • 3 Przedzamcze
    • 87-100, Toruń, Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland

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Self-Guided Podcast Tour Toruń: Knights, Merchants, and Spice in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 29 minutes1h 29m
    1h 29m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$9.55
AU$7.64 x 1 AdultAU$7.64
Total
The previous price was AU$9.55 and current price is AU$7.64
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Teutonic Castle ruins

  • 10m
The fragmentary remains of the 13th-century Teutonic fortress, destroyed by rebellious merchants in 1454.

Monastery Gate

  • 10m
A 14th-century Gothic gate that connected the medieval city to its bustling river port.

Leaning Tower of Toruń

  • 10m
A medieval defensive tower famous for its 1.5-meter tilt and the romantic legend behind it.

The Living Museum of Gingerbread

  • 10m
An interactive museum in a 19th-century granary celebrating Toruń's centuries-old gingerbread baking tradition.

Old Town Hall

  • 10m
A massive Gothic brick building that served as the administrative and commercial centre for the city's powerful merchants.

Artus Court Cultural Center

  • 10m
The exclusive, opulent meeting place for Hanseatic merchants, where the Second Peace of Toruń was negotiated.

Rynek Staromiejski 6

  • 10m
The modern shopfront of a gingerbread company that traces its unbroken baking lineage back to 1763.

Location

Activity location

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    Teutonic Castle ruins
    • 3 Przedzamcze
    • 87-100, Toruń, Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Teutonic Castle ruins
    • 3 Przedzamcze
    • 87-100, Toruń, Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland

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